Hardware Needed
Deep dish ovenware - 9 x 12 X 3.5 inch *
Oven baking dish (for meat)
Two Large Pots **

* Disposable ovenware that is usually used to cook a turkey is fine. Pick the size you want and adjust your serving. Square trays work best. A rectangular tray will work just as well but may require you to cut and tuck lasagna noodles to fit.

** One to cook Lasagna noodle and the other with cold water to stop the cooking process

Preparation (2 hrs)

Meat
Use equal portion of meat. (In the case of chorizo, substitute a portion to taste.) Mix the meat thoroughly with onions, bell peppers, and celery. Season with salt, pepper, garlic, oregano, basil leafs and red pepper. Flatten meat on to cover baking dish. Meat should not be over an inch high. Bake for about 20 minutes at 375 degrees or until meat is cooked. Once cooked remove from oven and let cool. Remove basil leaves. Drain fat while still hot; this will ensure that proper draining occurs. Draining is highly recommended otherwise the lasagna may become too fatty. When the meat has cooled, chop meat mix to a fine consistency in order to spread evenly over dish.

Vegetables
Cut your vegetable to size. Chop vegetables into bite sized chunks. Note: the larger they are, the crisper they are likely to remain; the smaller they are, the quicker they will cook. Smaller chunks are easier to work with and make the dish less bulky.

Noodles
As far as the Lasagna noodles, you will need to precook them for about 20 to 25 minute until tender but do not over cook. Once cook, remove from heat. Ideally replace hot water and place them in cold water to stop further cooking. Set aside the top best noodles to place on top as some may break. During assemble of dish individually place noodle on a towel to dry to remove excess water and place in pan.

Prep the Lasagna Dish
(Prep-time 30 minutes)
Oil bottom of dish and layer noodles lengthwise across pan, slightly overlapping noodles ONLY for the bottom layer.

Sprinkle parmesan cheese. You may add garlic powder for additional flavoring. However, if meats were have ample fresh garlic, you may omit powder garlic here. Add the following layers:

layer of meat
layer hard boiled eggs
layer 1 cup carrots
layer 1 cup zucchini
layer 1/2 cup olives
layer 1 cup mushrooms
layer 1/2 cup corn
layer 1/2 broccoli
Sprinkle 1/2 ounce ball of ricotta cheese through out dish.
Sprinkle 1/2 assorted cheese's. Ladle Mariana sauce.

Keep your layer relatively thin. The first layer shouldn't be more than halfway up the pan.

Place another layer of noodles, laying them along the width this time. You may overlap slightly to give the lasagna more body. Repeat the layers from above.

For the final top layer, lay noodles lengthwise but do NOT overlap the noodles. Brush a light layer of marinara sauce and lightly sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Cooking and Serving (1 hour)
Cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes covered at 400 degree.

There are two alternative methods for serving.

Method One: Dish as a Presenting Center Piece
After 30 minutes, remove the aluminum foil and cover top with more marinara sauce and the rest of the assorted cheese. Cook uncovered for another 5 to 10 minutes until cheese is lightly browned.

Let lasagna cool for 20 or 30 minutes. Serving too soon may cause lasagna to fall apart. Cut portions out along noodle line of top layer. Place lasagna on plate with additional sauce if desired.

Method Two: Individual Servings (using individual lasagna dishes)
After 30 minutes, let lasagna cool (without adding additional sauce and cheese.) Cut portions out along noodle line of top layer and place in individual lasagna dish. Cover individual serving with marinara sauce and mixed cheese. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes until cheese is lightly browned.

If you are thinking of using the microwave think again. Microwaves don't work because they don't brown the cheese. And that ain't good.

Bon appétit!